Bonnie has chose Pink and Turquoise for this first of June Color Hues Challenge:
Although I had a few Ideas for this color combo, after I made my first card with The Greetery’s new Pretty Picado suite, I realized it was perfect for a two color challenge. And, due to a slight error in embossing one of the panels, I ended up with two cards! One is a traditional A2 card, and the other is a shaped card. I chose a darker hue of turquoise than in the challenge image above.
I used the Pretty Picado die and Capsule Basics on both cards. On the A2 card I stamped and die cut the greeting with the Pretty Picado stamp and die.
The white die cut fits over a turquoise panel that was run through the Pretty Picado Embossing Folder.
That’s where the second card got its start–I didn’t line the die cut panel up exactly with the embossed panel so had to redo it. There was nothing inherently wrong, however, with the first die cut panel. The Pretty Picado Cutaway die cuts a gorgeous sentiment that perfectly fits in the white oval. It was layered on an oval of turquoise paper.
I used one of the dies from Capsule Basics to create a scalloped oval card base, and added the white panel on the front. Finally, I die cut a pink border with the Capsule Basic Small Fixed Border and die cut the pretty open pattern from the Pretty Picado die. I added a few pink pearls from Memory Box that have been in my stash for years.
Thanks to a generous gift for Mother’s Day I was able to purchase quite a few of the products from The Greetery’s Fête and Fiesta release that just happened to land on my birthday! I’m already having a lot of fun with them–and have so many more cards I want to create.
Be sure to stop by the Color Hues Challenge to check out all the fabulous designs created by the Design Team and our Guest Designer, Kim Miller.
I’m posting one of these on the new Paper Players TicTacToe Challenge, using the diagonal from lower left to upper right: happy sentiment, free, die cut.
Karen, the combination of your Pretty Picado die and Capsule Basics makes for a lovely pairing of cards. The intricate details of the die cuts are eye-catching. Another WOW showcase of our challenge colours.
hugs~carol
Both cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL Karen, and you’re making me wish I had bought the Pretty Picado die (I only got the stencil and embossing folder)!! The color pairing worked so beautifully for these cards and I’m totally loving both of them!! A+++ Hugs. :0)
This set works perfectly with these colors to make very festive birthday cards, Karen! I love the darker shade of turquoise with the pink! How perfectly that HAPPY fits in the space and in the overall design!
The darker turquoise looks fab with the hot pink in both cards Karen. You have a fab collection of dies, wish they were more widely available over here. Can’t rely on ordering from the US as the taxes have to be paid at the PO sorting center and it’s never open when you want it!! The joys of rural living. Two fab cards by the way!! 🙂
Another pair of absolutely stunning cards – you say an error, I say, nothing to see here … I do wish The Greetery had product available in Canada. I’ve yet to find a source that carries their fabulous products.
My word, this is a gorgeous die! It makes a stunning focal point. I like the colour combination too as it’s so bright and cheerful. Thank you for sharing this with us at The Paper Players.
Karen, A perfect pairing of dies and colors. I think this die set was made for this color pairing. As always, your cards are just pure perfection.
I’m with Mary-Lou, I don’t see the “mistake” and think both cards are simply stunning! I do love a shaped card, so that one really caught my eye. Adding the white in the center makes is all so bright and cheerful. Gorgeous cards, Karen, and thank you for deciding to share with the Paper Players too! It’s always wonderful to see one of your cards in the gallery!
Fabulous use of these wonderful sets. I’m with everyone else, I didn’t see the “mistake” either! I love seeing a different shape card in the gallery. You have inspired me to get out of my rectangle world! So glad you shared these with us at the Paper Players this week
Jaydee
Kren this is exactly why I stay away from The Greetery. Betsy’s designs are absolutely gorgeous but what you die with these dies is truly amazing. I love the long ovals! Beautiful, beautiful cards my friend! I love every detail you added.
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